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The Role…
As the Sales Executive on the Accreditation team you will have the ability to sell all commercial logo initiatives to clients, media agencies & PR agencies, in order to achieve revenue targets, set and agreed by the Commercial Director, Accreditation. You can work with your manager to take a strategic view of your categories of business, ensuring that they are able to represent the Good Housekeeping Institute to all levels of client contacts. You will have strong sales skills and, as part of a high performing sales team, can collaborate with other teams across Hearst Solutions to provide the best customer service.
Main Duties…
1. Report into the Accreditation SLT & working in collaboration with the whole team to hit revenue figures set by the Commercial Director, Accreditation.
2. Manage key categories as agreed with the Commercial Director, Accreditation
3. Drive new & renewal business through key categories, working with all clients within the category
4. Maximising revenue for the Accreditation line
5. Maintaining client relationships through regular meetings, ensuring clients are updated with new opportunities
6. Ensuring category strategies, pipelines and targets are maintained and delivered, in collaboration with the Commercial Director, Accreditation
7. External market understanding around endorsements & competitor sets
8. Market knowledge of trends and key client updates in owned and managed categories
9. Provide excellent levels of customer service
10. Be an expert in Accreditation and how it can benefit your client group
About You…
11. Strong motivation to build a career in sales, with some level of sales experience demonstrating persistence and goal orientation.
12. Collaborative team player, able to contribute positively to group targets and support colleagues to achieve shared outcomes.
13. Keen interest in business development, with developing skills in identifying opportunities and building client relationships.
14. Quick learner with strong communication skills, ready to engage with clients and support negotiations under guidance
15. Able to work independently and take initiative, while staying focused on overall team goals and company targets.
Benefits…
(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life)
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16. Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels - yes, you could be trying the next big thing in beauty, food & drink.
17. Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales - score big on top brands without breaking the bank!
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18. Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support.
19. Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme.
20. Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange to take time when you need it as well as competitive Holiday Allowance & Summer Fridays!
21. Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources whenever you need.
22. Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups.
Financial Wellness - Boost Your Budget
23. Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan for easier commuting.
24. Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools, Financial Wellbeing sessions, and Home Tech benefits to spread costs.
25. Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in – one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we’re working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.